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Minnesota Environment Grants

Explore 83 grant opportunities

ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and Tribal governments in Minnesota for the removal and planting of shade trees on public lands, aiming to enhance urban forests and improve community resilience against environmental threats.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Solar on Public Buildings Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting sustainability and reducing energy costs.

Energy
County governments
Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Minnesota for the environmental investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties to facilitate redevelopment and enhance community benefits.

Environment
City or township governments
Minnesota Statewide Solar on Public Buildings Program
$14,500,000
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible entities in Minnesota to install solar energy systems on public buildings, promoting clean energy and cost savings.

Energy
City or township governments
Housing Grant Program 2026
$6,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding for housing development and rehabilitation projects in Minnesota communities affected by mining, prioritizing collaborative efforts that address local housing needs.

Housing
City or township governments
Commercial Redevelopment Grants Program 2026
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
2025 Energy Efficiency and Community Resiliency Planning Grant
$15,000
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, Tribal nations, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Central Minnesota for projects that promote clean energy adoption and enhance community resilience against energy-related challenges.

Energy
City or township governments
Regional Food Coordination Grant
$152,955
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public health agencies in Minnesota to improve food security and promote local food economies in low-income and disadvantaged communities through regional collaboration.

Food and Nutrition
Exclusive - see details
The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects focused on environmental stewardship, economic vitality, sustainable farming, and community pride.

Environment
City or township governments
Leopold Conservation Award - Minnesota
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

Environment
Individuals
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
$250,000
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota for projects that protect and restore the state's water resources, including initiatives like clean water workshops and stormwater filtration systems.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Tribal Climate, Environmental Professional and Technical Assistance
$1,500,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to contractors who will assist Minnesota Tribal governments and organizations in enhancing their capacity for environmental and climate initiatives through grant writing, management, and technical assistance.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Drinking Water Planning and Design Funds for PFAS Treatment
$4,600,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota communities for the planning and design of treatment systems to address PFAS contamination in public drinking water supplies.

Environment
City or township governments
PFAS Source Identification and Reduction Grant Program
$125,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and waste management facilities in Minnesota to identify and reduce harmful PFAS pollution, particularly benefiting underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
MPCA Next Generation Refrigeration Grants
$20,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to Minnesota-based businesses and organizations for replacing or retrofitting refrigeration systems with environmentally friendly options that reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant Program 2026
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Minnesota-based organizations to develop markets for innovative agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality through the use of continuous living cover crops.

Environment
County governments
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Black Oak Getty Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance community development, education, basic needs, and environmental stewardship in the Black Oak Getty Wind Farm Area.

Energy
Nonprofits